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DECEMBER 17, 2018

You want to manifest all your event ambitions this year — but you feel jaded by your lack of year-long resolve in years past. Resolution letdown is a real fear. This year, resolve to make smarter New Year’s resolutions you can actually keep — then arm yourself with a way to stay focused and inspired around those […]. The post Infographic: 4 Ways Event Creators Can Make (and Keep) Smarter Resolutions appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

Beware of “experiential” events that are just razzle-dazzle. “Experiential” has become a buzzword to use to describe hip events. Instead of listening to speakers, you’re going to have — wait for it — experiences ! Sounds so much better, doesn’t it? The problem is that most events touted as experiential simply add irrelevant novelty to a familiar event process.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Entrepreneurs, marketers, organisers, coaches etc. are all curious about how to increase event registration , either offsite or onsite. Everyone who holds events, from round tables to huge festivals, needs to learn how to create and run event registration flawlessly. How to improve event registration? There are many effective tips on how to increase event registration and achieve a large turnout in even the most sophisticated large-scale events.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 17, 2018

With the holiday season in full swing, brands, bars, and hotels have gotten into the spirit by hosting eye-catching, social-media.

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

2018 has been the year for event creators to go green! As part of our new collaboration with Olio, who we have teamed up with to help our event organisers manage food waste at their events, we spoke to Janie Links at Trainline about a recent event where they used Olio to manage their leftovers. Firstly, […]. The post How Olio Helped Trainline Avoid Food Waste at Their Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The events industry is stepping into the future with certain innovations already on their way to becoming mainstream. Events are now quite a tech-driven affair. Event technology has developed leaps and bounds in past years. Certain event-tech trends are bound to stay while some technologies will see major updates. Here are our predictions for event-tech trends in 2019 : 1.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 17, 2018

In Los Angeles, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for the best.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 17, 2018

This article is brought to you in association with Macroart. Agency Spotlight, the latest addition to the Event Industry News site, profiles the top of the pyramid, the design and creativity behind brand activations, experiences, exhibition USPs and the greater live event model. Sponsored by print specialist Macroart, these pages will profile agencies of all sizes, looking at how and why they started, with what ambition, key projects, relationships with the supply chain and a whole lot more besi

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BizBash

DECEMBER 17, 2018

In New York, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for the best.

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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Clubs Away. We’re here to improve your business through corporate golf events and golfing holidays. No matter of the scale or the objective, we will enable you to create the biggest commercial impact for your business. Our thought process means we approach any event or holiday in a totally different angle. It’s not what you’re doing but why you’re doing it that should be the driving force behind any successful event.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 17, 2018

1. WHY NO ONE WANTS TO PLAY THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW WITH MAROON 5: The Super Bowl halftime show.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Steve Shaw is Arena’s director responsible for delivering three of the company’s key capabilities: mass participation, scaffolding and event solutions. Steve joined Arena with the acquisition of Mass Participation in April, 2017, delivering infrastructure and now fully managed events to charities. He reflects on his first year as of part of Arena Group.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Condé Nast Traveler. With 2019 just weeks away, the new year looks to be full of its own surprises, bringing new elements like biometrics and more bag fees to the travel experience. ( Condé Nast Traveler ). Read More.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Many of us dream of seeing our name in lights, but what about seeing the name of our company in the sand? It’s possible during island-wides, where groups can opt for sandals (or bare feet), rather than the comfortable walking shoes needed to tackle the concrete jungle of a city-wide. Marco Island on Florida’s Gulf Coast is excited to debut this concept in April.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 17, 2018

For four days every January, the small Dutch city of Groningen becomes the centre of the European music scene with Eurosonic – the festival that has its 33rd edition in 2019. Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) is like Europe’s version of SXSW, while still retaining the discovery vibe of the early days of the Austin festival. ESNS is Europe’s biggest showcase of rising acts – with festival bookers, labels, media and other industry figures bingeing on new bands by night and networking by day.

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Plan Your Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Every year, Pantone, the global authority on color, releases its color of the year. For 2019, the color of the year is Living Coral, a soothing yet vibrant hue that brings to mind natural environments and comfort. There are many strategies event planners can use to infuse color into events. Some favorites include linen, tableware, lighting, backdrops, handouts, clothing for hosts and hostesses and graphics.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Qasr Al Hosn is the oldest and most significant heritage site in Abu Dhabi. It is the first structure to have been built in the capital and after more than 11 years of restoration, the site has now reopened its doors as a museum to the public, showcasing the development from a community reliant on fishing and pearling to the modern Abu Dhabi we see today.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Yes, yes, yes, we're 17 days into it, but Advent is here, and Christmas is nearly here.

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Caterease

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Sorting Grid Columns Alphabetically and Other Tricks Caterease Version: 18 Category: Event Manager Date: 12/17/2018. The post Sorting Grid Columns Alphabetically and Other Tricks appeared first on Caterease.

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Hornblower

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Start Planning Today. Lindsey and Mike were married on September 1st. The ceremony was held offsite at UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley. Once their “I Do’s” were exchanged, the happy couple and their 70 guests proceeded onto the Berkeley Marina where they boarded the Sunset Hornblower for their wedding reception. Their evening was spent taking in the sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay on the front bow and dancing the night away as the sun set over the city.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Devin Burns. Devin Burns, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Omni Hotels & Resorts, believes meeting professionals should, whenever possible, collaborate with the chef working their events. “That can be the difference maker between a mediocre and an amazing event,” he told Convene. Burns had more advice while talking about his own career path.

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For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago embraces the Windy City’s below-freezing temperatures in Winter by attracting visitors to its unique rooftop experience: ultra-chic igloos. “Chicago is a city that loves to have fun,” says Sandi Robinson, director of sales at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. “For us, it was about how can we have guests not only come for a party but to take it a step further.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Eventbrite. A new survey of event creators gives meeting organizers insight into how their email marketing efforts are faring. ( Eventbrite ). Read More.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 17, 2018

For some, the appearance of holiday décor in the stores, party invitations in your mailbox, post office lineups and even the Salvation Army donation bell jingling outside of the grocery store can evoke feelings of despair instead of the holly jolly warmth of the holiday spirit. It is a shame that as the holiday season settles upon us we sometimes find ourselves unable to simmer and enjoy the comforts of this special time of year.

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InCharged

DECEMBER 17, 2018

How do you decide that your event was a success? Do you define success as the amount of revenue generated or the total number of tickets sold? If you’re using broad items like these to determine whether or not your event went well, you’re going to have a difficult time. The post How to Track Your Event Performance appeared first on InCharged.

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Caterease

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Renaming Tax, Gratuity and Service Charge Caterease Version: 18 Category: Event Manager Date: 12/17/2018. The post Sorting Grid Columns Alphabetically and Other Tricks appeared first on Caterease.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Moms-to-be and volunteers celebrate at a Beverly’s Birthdays baby shower — part of its Itty Bitty Birthday Cheer program. PCMA is teaming up with charity partner Beverly’s Birthdays for a day of service at Convening Leaders 2019 to support children and families in the Pittsburgh region. Beverly’s Birthdays, which was founded in 2011 by Megs Yunn, provides children in need with birthday cheer by hosting parties for them, providing gifts, or providing supplies for a birthday party of their

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Who doesn’t like a little adventure? When it comes to event planners, turns out most do! This year, Cvent launched a Planner Personality Questionnaire and the results are in. But first, in the world of event planning, why does personality matter? Personality Impacts the Way You Manage and Accomplish Tasks. Your personality is who you are. As unique as you may be, all individuals are motivated by a unique mix of six fundamental human needs (outlined below).

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